Two problems related to oil pump have been reported for the 2000 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer stated while driving, and without prior warning the oil pump went out causing the engine to freeze which in resulted in loss of power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, please provide any further details.
June 1,2000 (2958ml) engine starts pinging, driver side window thumps when rolling up & down. July 21,2000 (6840ml) engine still pings, knocking sound under vehicle, thumping in window still present , oil pressure falls while driving. July 31,2000 (7509ml) engine still pings, knocking under vehicle still present. Left cylinder head cracked, #2 cylinder replaced. Sept. 12,2000 (9420ml) engine still pings, knocking under vehicle still present , oil pressure still falls while driving , thumping in window still present, final repair attempt. Dec. 7,2000(14128ml) had to have crankshaft,rod bearings, main bearings, #4 cylinder rod and piston, oil pump repalced. Returned on 12/14/00. Dec. 15,2000 (14169ml) no oil pressure. Had to have oil sending unit, oil pump, & screen replaced. .